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Pregnancy - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child . . . Pregnancy usually lasts about 40 weeks, or just over 9 months, as measured from the last menstrual period to delivery Health care providers refer to three segments of pregnancy, called trimesters The major events in each trimester are described below 1
About Pregnancy | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National . . . Pregnancy is the term used to describe the period in which a fetus develops inside a woman's womb or uterus Pregnancy usually lasts about 40 weeks, or just over 9 months, as measured from the last menstrual period to delivery Health care providers refer to three segments of pregnancy, called trimesters The major events in each trimester are described below 1
What happens during prenatal visits? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . . What happens during prenatal visits varies depending on how far along you are in your pregnancy Schedule your first prenatal visit as soon as you think you are pregnant, even if you have confirmed your pregnancy with a home pregnancy test Early and regular prenatal visits help your health care provider monitor your health and the growth of the fetus
What Are the Causes of and Risks for Pregnancy Loss (Before 20 . . . - NICHD Pregnancy loss may occur for many reasons, and sometimes the cause remains unknown even after additional tests are completed Possible Causes Pregnancy loss often happens when a pregnancy doesn't develop normally In many cases, miscarriages result from a problem with the chromosomes in the fetus 1 The number of chromosomes the fetus has—too many or too few—can affect survival Other
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human . . . You've probably heard pregnancy discussed in terms of months and trimesters (units of about 3 months) Your health care provider and health information might use weeks instead Here's a chart that can help you understand pregnancy stages in terms of trimesters, months, and weeks
NICHD Archive - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of . . . Elevated blood pressure in the first trimester of pregnancy, or an increase in blood pressure between the first and second trimesters, raises the chances of a high blood pressure disorder of pregnancy, according to a study funded by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), part of the National Institutes of Health
What health problems can develop during pregnancy? This condition occurs when the placenta covers part of the opening of the cervix inside the uterus It can cause painless bleeding during the second and third trimesters The health care provider may recommend bed rest Hospitalization may be required if bleeding is heavy or if it continues Placental problems may affect how the baby is delivered
Pregnancy | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute . . . Pregnancy is a period of up to 41 weeks in which a fetus develops inside a woman’s womb NICHD conducts and supports research and training to help promote healthy pregnancies, with a focus on the important events that occur before, during, and after pregnancy